Steering Upper Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
Make alignment marks (3) on shaft joint (2) and shaft (upper shaft assembly side) (1) for a guide during reinstallation.

Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Marks, Shaft Joint And Shaft
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After removing bolt (4) on upper shaft assembly (1) side of shaft joint (2) and loosening bolt (5) on its lower shaft assembly (3) side, move shaft joint (2) to lower shaft assembly side (3) (in arrow direction in figure).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper/Lower Shaft Assembly, Bolts And Shaft Joint
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Remove steering upper shaft upper joint bolt (1) and nut (2) and disconnect steering upper shaft upper joint.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Upper Shaft Upper Joint Bolt And Nut
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Remove steering upper shaft mounting bolts (4 pieces).
Remove steering upper shaft assembly from vehicle.